Father's Day Fun

June 21, 2009 is Father's Day! If Dad's dream Father's Day includes unfettered access to the recliner and the remote, you probably don't need these ideas. But if he sees the day as more than one of extreme rest, you have a lot of choices. Many locations around Atlanta are offering special discounts and activities to honor Dad.

Zoo Atlanta invites dads and kids to spend the night at the zoo in a special father-focused Nightcrawler on June 19. Here's what's happening: "Help our Zoo Atlanta keepers ensure that our Wetland Exhibit is a happy and healthy home for our wetland creatures - turtles, alligators, and many more. Use water samples, microscopes, and night vision scopes to search for viable biological indicators!".

This program is for kids 6 and up and costs $50 per person for members and $55 for non-members. It starts at 6:00 p.m. on June 19 and ends at 10:30 the next morning. You can register online.

Atlanta Botanical Garden wants you to bring Dad to the garden on Father's Day! He'll get in 1/2 price, and you'll all enjoy music, activities, carnival food, games, and a ride-on train. Don't miss the "dream car" show! The cost for Dad will be $7.50; other adults, $15; seniors and children 3-17, $12, and under 3, free.

Tanglewood Farms in Canton has free admission for dads all through the month of June, saving you $10. Click here for more information about the farm. Thanks, Susan!

Amicalola Falls in Dawsonville is hosting a Father's Day Feast in their Maple Restaurant. The cost is $19.95 for adults and$9.97 for children; under 5 are free. Afterwards, hike to the waterfall known as the "Niagara of the South" (it's a lot skinnier, but still lovely!). You could also pariticipate in these classes:

10:00 AM – BEAR FACTS
1:00 PM – CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE BIRD
4:00 PM – LEAF PRINTS

The American Girl store in Alpharetta is offering a "Date with Dad" on four different dates:

June 17: 5:30 p.m.
June 21: 4:30 p.m.
August 9: 4:30 p.m.
August 12: 5:30 p.m.

You'll have a meal together, make a memory book, and bring home a photo to remember your time together. This event is for ages 6 and up. It costs $30 per person, and you'll need to make reservations by calling 1-877-247-5223.

Here's something for Dad and his sons: Autrey Mill in Johns Creek is hosting a Father's Day Father/Son Campout from 10-noon on Saturday, June 20. They'll learn the basics of camping from how to make a fire to how to pick a campsite. The class ends with a hotdog and marshmallow roast. Cost: $20 plus $5 for each additional son. Register on the website at the link above.

Do you have any great Father's Day plans? Let me know in the comments!